All Work

MARCH 4, 2025

About Melissa Marsh Melissa Marsh is Founder and CEO of PLASTARC, a social research, workplace innovation, and real estate strategy consultancy. Her work leverages the tools of social science and business strategy to help organizations make more data-driven and people-centric real estate decisions.

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Real Estate Office Policies Technology Flexibility 254

Insperity

MARCH 24, 2016

Authoritarian leadership is best applied to situations where there is little time for group decision-making or where the leader is the most knowledgeable member of the group. The autocratic approach can be a good thing when the situation calls for rapid decisions and decisive actions.

Leadership 264

Leadership Coaching Mentoring Consulting 264

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

You knew that you were not supposed to take on these external consulting assignments, but this one looked super easy and the money was good. You began wracking your brain to see what you had done that might get you in trouble. Maybe it was something that came up when you were working on that outside project last month.

Decision Making 75

Decision Making Reporting Security Consulting 75

Insperity

MAY 28, 2020

Appoint someone to accept applications, as well as the person or team who will make the ultimate decision. Make sure employees know where to submit applications and the deadlines. Developing a template form for employees helps reduce barriers and make the process more efficient. What to watch out for.

Leadership 285

Leadership Government Legal Advertising 285

Work Life

MAY 8, 2025

Maria, a project manager at a fast-growing tech company Ive consulted with, is leading the rollout of a new software update for a major client. Leaders should engage in strategic steering when they need to provide vision while maintaining control over key decision-making areas.

Delegation 74

Delegation Sales Coaching Leadership 74

Success

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee with an entrepreneurial approach, solid decision-making is paramount. How to Solve Big Problems and Sell Solutions Like Top Strategy Consultants. Poor decision-making leads to undesired outcomes. We typically solve problems and make decisions collaboratively.

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Fellow

MARCH 22, 2024

The increasing role of AI in meeting note-taking The impact of AI on the workplace How to use AI to take meeting minutes 5 ways AI can revolutionize team meetings How to use AI for meeting analysis Making meetings matter with Fellow’s AI Meeting Copilot What is an AI meeting manager? Make smarter decisions.

Decision Making 52

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The survey of with 201 C-Suite Executives in the UK’s manufacturing sector found that 63 percent of respondents said that sustainability is a high priority for the business and 31 percent confirmed that they have a carbon reduction plan in place.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Supplies Consulting Decision Making 105

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

A new report published by consulting firm Searce claims that organisations across the UK and US are making significant investments in artificial intelligence this year with nearly one in 10 decision-makers in both the UK (8 percent) and US (7 percent) planning to spend over $25 million.

Purchasing 98

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Insperity

MARCH 20, 2018

For example, even if an employee meets this established pay minimum, but their job duties involve repetitive or manual tasks without creativity or decision-making power, they most likely would be non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay. But it’s a little more complicated than that. How do you classify this employee?

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Business Psych Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

In the context of decision making, lower RSi scores indicate a desire for greater variability and flexibility, whilst higher RSi scores suggest a personal preference increased consistency and predictability. Depending on the mood of the moment, they may enjoy the spontaneity of making unplanned decisions.

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Office Space

JANUARY 17, 2024

Advanced meeting room booking solutions track detailed utilization metrics for better forecasting, planning, and decision-making, and robust integrations, automation, and custom reporting empower organizations to optimize resources.

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Software Logistics Equipment 130

Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Achieving financial wellness means reducing financial stress, improving decision-making and boosting your happiness. Securing Future Financial Freedom Planning for retirement is vital to ensure you can maintain your lifestyle as you age. They help individuals manage debt, improve credit scores and create savings plans.

Finance 80

Finance Security Consulting Prioritization 80

Office Space

MAY 31, 2023

Clients and customers, job applicants, contractors, vendors, consultants, delivery drivers, maintenance staff, an Uber driver dropping off lunch… Everyone is back on-site these days, not just employees. There’s no straight answer for navigating workspace planning in this amount of turbulence. Why use visitor management software?

Software 130

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Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Traditional merit-based pay plans, such as raises or bonuses, are not truly effective employee motivators, says Kevin Herring, founder of Ascent Management Consulting and an expert in workplace performance turnarounds. Rewarding and recognizing employees is an easy way to encourage high levels of performance.

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Success

MAY 11, 2024

Now, Jennings says that her priority when looking for health insurance abroad is a plan that doesn’t just cover emergencies, stressing that preventative health care is a priority for her. “I Plans that utilize a PPO network are best for people who travel often, as the network allows coverage in all 50 states,” says Giannascoli.

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Insurance Networking Catering Customer Service 105

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The logic of leadership But as we stand at the dawn of an AI-infused world, business orthodoxy still reveres logical analysis as the ultimate tool for decision-making. One trillion dollars is spent annually on logic-driven consulting companies. How many five year plans and business forecasts survive contact with reality?

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Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2023

“The policy definitely played a part in my decision-making process,” Goff says. However, not offering benefits like paid parental leave from day one remains the norm, as management consultant Christine Spadafor acknowledges. “Not only because of the time off—although it was appreciated.

Leadership 119

Leadership Consulting Decision Making Planning 119

Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 28, 2017

Clarify decision-making It helps if everyone knows for each item how a decision will be made. Sometimes the leader is seeking opinions but will personally make the decision. Effective leaders encourage ideas to be presented without the labels of “Bill’s idea” or “Mary’s plan.” They observed: 1.

Decision Making 109

Decision Making Insurance Consulting Leadership 109

Vantage Circle

MAY 24, 2021

Thus, modern businesses need the aid of some solid strategic planning skills. Many professionals hold the job title of “strategic planner” or “strategic planning manager.” Still, other jobs need strategic planning skills even though the label “strategic” is not mentioned in the designation. Types of Strategic Planning Skills.

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Success

JULY 12, 2023

Not all happiness indicators are easily quantifiable, a fact that Tramelle Jones, San Antonio-based career coach and owner of TDJ Consulting, knows well. Although these intangibles don’t take the place of equitable pay, they play a big part in employee decision-making.” So, she calls these the “intangibles.”

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Work Life

JUNE 28, 2024

This was not just unproductive, but also disruptive, causing friction between teams, breaking down decision-making, and slowing progress. This mindset can lead to bad decision-making , low productivity, and poor team dynamics. Newer employees were not respecting the expertise of more senior team members.

Sales 98

Sales Training Decision Making Finance 98

Success

JUNE 19, 2024

Rules and frameworks to guide decision-making, accountability and input are essential if you are going to move from a politely quiet organization to a robustly loud one. Commonly, the premortem becomes a springboard for innovative mitigation plans. One firm we’ve consulted with used to hold meeting after meeting to gain input.

Prioritization 119

Prioritization Decision Making Healthcare Consulting 119

Success

JANUARY 26, 2023

After hearing this question from many different followers, Davis consulted a psychiatrist, who diagnosed her with ADHD at age 35. It also speeds up the process because she has less decision-making to do,” Sasaki Byrne adds. Our brains like routines, and routines help to remove guesswork or decision-making.”

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Cleaning Decision Making Consulting Coaching 111

Work Life

JUNE 12, 2024

Moreover, clarity on your organization’s strategic objectives empowers you to engage in more autonomous decision-making, allowing you to put your leadership skills into practice. Once you know what it takes, conduct a self-assessment to evaluate your current competencies, identify gaps, and develop a personal development plan.

Networking 98

Networking Mentoring Consulting Influencing 98

The Receptionist

JULY 5, 2023

Case Consultation: Arguably the most valuable component of clinical supervision, the supervisee presents their cases to the supervisor for consultation and guidance. They discuss assessment strategies, treatment planning, intervention techniques, and ethical considerations related to specific cases.

Supervising 130

Supervising Software Training Logistics 130

Office Space

MAY 10, 2023

Occupancy vs utilization: both essential metrics for space planning, especially in a hybrid office. Panel Discussion Top strategies for hybrid office space planning with CBRE’s Susan Wasmund Watch now What is space occupancy vs utilization? So what’s the difference between these two essential metrics: occupancy vs utilization?

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Software Flexibility Flexibility 130

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A good ESOP plan (employee stock ownership plan) is an excellent tool for business owners to help raise their company's value and take their business to the next level. In that case, you might want to consider implementing an ESOP plan. This is why many companies have implemented this plan, proving to be quite beneficial.

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Planning Purchasing Sales Finance 52

Work Life

AUGUST 29, 2024

As such, just as companies plan for new technology rollouts, industry shifts, or corporate reorganizations, so, too, can they identify events that are likely to spawn conflict—and plan ahead accordingly. No one seemed to push back on the idea, and she quickly initiated a meeting reduction plan.

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Pharmaceutical Legal Leadership 98

WELCOA

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Reaching these goals requires deliberate effort, according to the presenters of “ Developing Leaders to Support Total Worker Health ,” a recent webcast from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

Consulting 94

Consulting Influencing Security Decision Making 94

The Office Management Group

MAY 13, 2022

Have a plan in place even if you don’t need a full BCP A number of organisations who have regulatory, financial and customer responsibilities (e.g. Have a plan in place even if you don’t need a full BCP A number of organisations who have regulatory, financial and customer responsibilities (e.g. Plan for it!

Office Management 130

Office Management Equipment Banking Planning 130

Work Life

JULY 11, 2024

Advancements in AI Machine decision-making is taking over workplace management and this algorithmic management is transforming both middle management and influencing the C-Suite. In management consultancy, AI could disrupt by providing data-backed strategic advice.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Logistics Technology Creativity 98

The Receptionist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Fostering Employee Supremacy With an Agile Work Environment Employee supremacy is a business model that shifts leadership and executive decision-making away from what’s solely best for the shareholder to what’s best for employees (which ultimately benefits everyone, including shareholders). And, most importantly, a happy team.

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Success

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I planned it that way. When entrepreneurs don’t take the time to pause and reflect, their creativity and decision-making abilities suffer,” says Robinson. Right now, I’m not building a full-fledged company again, but I am back to consulting and working on small projects that interest me. Doing less is doing more.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 21, 2022

In contrast, sales consultants or specialists engage potential customers by offering product demos. In case of poor performance, propose a plan of conducting constructive coaching sessions with the sales head. Creating a competitive compensation plan can help. So, identify whether your compensation plan is competitive.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 12, 2023

Its history lies with the German consulting firm Quickborner. In 1958, the same year that Quickborner popularised Bürolandschaft, the giant US office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller recruited a designer called Robert Propst to design a new range of products specifically for open plan offices. The first open plan backlash.

Cubicle 98

Cubicle Technology Manufacturing Planning 98

Fellow

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Below, you’ll find some tips for planning an impactful and unforgettable year-end meeting. By examining what worked and what didn’t, you can make informed decisions moving forward and point your team in the right direction for the future. Planning for the upcoming year. What is a year-end meeting?

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